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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
TRAIN ROBBERS.
Villains Ditch Southern Pacific
Express.
Then They Proceed to Riie the Express
Car Of All the Money To BE Found.

San Francisco, Aug. 11.-A west bound
passenger train on the Southern Pacific
road was run of switch near Papago,
about fifteen miles east of Tuscon, Ari-
zona, last night, by four masked men.
The engine was derailed, and the express
car robbed Of about $500. The robbery
occurred at the same point where a west
bound express was robbed in April last
On the track beyond where the
train was brought to standstill the rob-
bers had fastened three torpedoes to warn
the engineer and compel him to stop his
train. The plan TO turn the switch and
ditch the engine was evidently thought OF
later. As soon as the train went in the
ditch one of the robbers who was upon the
bank commenced firing Winchester rifle.
He shot twice through the sleeper and
twice through tho express car. They
then went to the mail car and made the
men come out and go to the express. They
ordered the messenger to come out
but he would not open the doors. They
then blew the door open with a giant
cartridge and forced the mail agent to go
into the car ahead. Two of the robbers
then went in and one of them had Route
Agent Gault and the mail agent in one end
of the car, while the other covered Smith,
the messenger, with revolver, and made
him open the safe and put the money in q
sack. They struck him over the head with
o revolver once but did not injure him
much There were four men in the gang.
One was on the bank, one on the op-
posite side of tho traih, and two
went into the express car They
did not allow any one to come out Of
the coaches. A complete description Of
the robbe.s has been obtained, and they
are believed to be the same who robbed
the train in April. The railway and the
express companies have each offered $1,000
reward for the arrest of tho robbers The
train was not making full speed, and the
ditching of the engine and the following
car kept the force of the shock from the
passenger coaches. Another engine was
sent out from Tucson Immediately and the
train hauled into that place.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Child Burned 10 Death.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. 10.-Yester-
day afternoon the residence of Henry
Winston, of the Crescent Coal Works,
caught fire and was consumed. In the
building were two children, aged five and
seven respectively. The younger jumped
from the building and was caught by its
father, but the other was burned to DEATH
When his remains were found they were
wrapped in lot of bed clothes, which
caused those who found that portion Of the
body not consumed to believe that the
child got into bed to save itself.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Seizure Of Canadian Vessels.

dian steamers, the Hastings and the Kath-
leen, were seized by the Custom-house Of
ficials at Charlotte to-day. The seizure
was made on the grounds that neither OF
the boats had been inspected by United
States Inspectors. The Inspector-General
of Steamboats,, James A. Dumart, was
present, and the seizure was made under
his direction. The forfeiture is $500, and
the boats were allowed to return to To-
rontO upon giving bonds to the amount of
$1,000
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
ANOTHER WRECK.

Four Cars Thrown from Trestle in
Georgla-Fourteen Passengers More
or Less Injured.
ALBANY, Ga, Aug. 12.-As the SOUTH
bound Florida express, on the Brunswick
and Western railroad, was leaving here at
midnight last night, the Mann boudoir car
jumped the track on twenty-foot trestle
and went down, carrying withit the ladies'
car, second-class car and bag
gage car. Eight white and six
colored passengers were more or
less bruised, though none were danger
ously injured. Among the number was
Mr.. Geo. F. Smith, of Cleveland, en- route
for Florida, who received a painful wound
in the face; Mr.. Bellwood Emmitt, COM
mercial traveller from Chicago, had his
limbs severely bruised. The wounded
were all we'll cared for. The four cars
named are completely wrecked.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
TAKING A MUD BATH.
A Gentleman Describes the Sensations Ho
Felt While Enduring 1t.

A Gentleman Describes the Sensations Ho
Felt While Enduring 1t.
A well-known gentleman who lives
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel came into
the corridor from the street recently,
looking as if he had been scourged for
a week. He sat down, took IL long
breath, and lighting a long cigar be-
gan to puff vigorously. A reporter
asked him if he was ill. He replied:
''Ill? No, have just taken dirt
bath. Don't know what dirt bath is?
Then I'll tell you. concluded that
my system had run down and that l
needed something to start my blood to
circulating rapidly, in fact ~ general
vitalizer. l was directed to take mud
baths. These baths are very eNpen-
sive. The attendant stood me up and
began to cover me with what is known
as Fullcr's earth. l was encased in
this substance with only my head stick
ing out. Then was placed in trough.
tube was inserted into the mud and
an electric current turned on. Tho
sensation was most unique and al
most indescribable. Tho earth around
my body soon became charged with
electricity and snapped and coquetted
with my skin in amost tantalizing way.
At times there would seem to be race
of small tacks down my back, and then
the sensation of Il brush gently passing
over me. My flesh simply acted as u
conductor and enjoyed all the little
pranks that series of currents from u
powerful electric battery can produce.
After an hour was stripped of tho
mud and 'massaged' for an hourly two
stalwart attendants. A douche of water
was then administered, and l went
home But the bath can not be finished
in one day. went back the next MORN
ing and was given II cold water bath
and rubbed again very thoroughly.
Then my feet were placed in water
charged with electricity. The attend
ants then seized several large spongcs,
dipped them in the water and began to
rub me. 1t was an electric bath, and
the sponges fairly made me howl with
the shocks received. The next day l
went back and finished the bath. was
placed in var of large-grained salt
and rolled about until my flesh glowed
with irritating excitement. A rub
down and water bath then finished my
mud bath. 1t takes only three days. I
wanted to perspire, and succeeded.
Sometimes dream am closed up in
an armor of mud and the perspiration
comes from me in copious streams. II
q man has three solid days to spare, !
think nothing is more pleasant all
around thun to take first-class mud
bath. IN Y. Mail and Express.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

LONDON, Aug. lit becomes more
and more certain every day that the raw
ages OF cholera In Southern Italy promise
to be very heavy this year, and there are
but few who think that it win be confined
to its present limits. The oficial returns
from Catania for the month of July give
6O4 deaths. Some days ago the French pa
pers announced that the disease had made
its appearance in Naples. The announce.
ment called forth an unqaliied official de-
nial, but now the lamentable truth is
admitted, and 1t is officially announced
that six deaths occurred Tuesday in Resi-
ma, suburb.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
IMPORTED GOLD LACE.
Where American Officers Obtain the Gaudy
Parts of Their Uniforms.


Parts of Their Uniforms.
1t is singular fact that the United
States. while strong in resources, is en-
tirely dependent upon foreign countries
for the gold and tinsel which are used
in decorating her officers of the army
and the navy when on dress parade. A
military officer, no matter what flag he
fights under, must have u certain
amount of glitter about his shoulders, or
he can not do justice to the government
which employs him. Epaulets and
shoulder knots are as essential to q
well-regulated army or navy as are the
guns and ammunition used ON the
enemy. Yet, in spite of the fact that
there are six or seven thousand officers
in the service of the United States,
who must have gold cord. gold lace,
and gilded epaulets, there is not
single manufactory in the country
where this ''war material can be
made. Every piece used in the decora-
tion of uniforms of the regular, rs we'll
as the vast quantity which goes to
adorn the militia of the different States,
comes from England. An officer of the
Quartermasters Department of the
army tells me that the reason that none
is manufactured in the country is the
fact that the plant necessary to establish
the business on paying scale would
cost million dollars at least, and that
there is no absolute evidence that the
stuff could be made here Us cheap as
in England. At all events, no one has
yet had the hardihood to risk SO great
q sum in the establishment Of business
which must necessarily be restricted.
Washington Letter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
LIFE AND PROPERTY LOST.
Another Terrible Hail Storm Near Rem
Vile, MINI.

Another Terrible Hail storm Near Rem
vile, MINI.
RENvILLE, MINI, Aug. IA terrific
hail storm struck here from the northwest
Wednesday evening, followed soon after
by cloud from the northeast. The two
met on the outskirts of the village, and
between the terrific gale and hail a great
deal of damage was done. Mrs. A.
p. HAHN was instantly killed and
Gustave Kreiger fatally injured. Near
ly every building in town was more
or less injured. Grain stacks in the path
of the storm were blown down and grain
partly, if not wholly, ruined. All grain in
the shock was threshed out and will be q
total loss. Corn is completely stripped
and ruined. The path of the storm was
about mile wide and five or six long. The
damage to buildings and grain can not be
estimated now, but will be very consider
able. People sought their cellars or the
loss of life would have been greater.
Large pieces of ice fell during the storm
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

Literary Editor-"Sorry to say
that l can't use this poem. The fact
is 1t seems to lack something 1t is
defective in rhyme. faulty in measure.
and contains no definite idea" Young
Poet-"That is an insinuation that I
ann not poet" ''Well-yes." "You
are mistaken, sir. feel at times .
wild yearning, morbid melancholy, u
searching for ! know not what. That
is the divine afflatus." Nothing of
the sort! l feel that way frequently.
Ii is dyspepsia.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
A prohIbItIon Tsacher,s TroubIes.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. 10-Willis No
Dearmon, q school teacher near Gabattia,
jackson County, found his school-house
guarded by mob yesterday morning, who
refused him admission, ON the ground that
he was a Prohibitionist. McDearmon
opened another school-house. Anti-pro-
hibitionjsts installed new teacher, and
pupils divided according to their parents
views on the question,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Horse Men Alarmed.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1O-An Inter Ocean special
from Elkhart, Ind, says: Great excite
ment prevails in this vicinity over the ap-
pearance of a disease in Jefferson Town
ship, this county, that is declared to be
pleuro- pneumonia. Several animals have
died, and an examination Of their lungs
indicates pleuro. The State authorities
have been telegraphed to visit the locality
Immediately.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Iraaic Finale to merry.makinq.

New YORK, Aug. 12.-An Italian named
Domenico, who came to this country a few
months ago, was Joined last night by his
wife and child. In celebration of the event
the couple drank considerable beer at
their home, No. 1876 Bleecker street. On
retiring Domenico blew out the gas, and
when the door was burst open this morn
ing he was found kneeling alongside the
bed dead. His wife and child were un-
consciOua
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

--"Do you see that couple in the gon-
dola out therep' said young man to
his companion, as they strolled past
the lake in Central Park. ''Well, tho
lady is young widow, whose husband
has not been dead six months, and that
fellow is counting her in the gondola.
What shame!'' 20, perhaps he's only
gondoling (condoling) with her," said
the other.--M Y. Ledger.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
JACK TURNER sURRENDERs,
And Ends the Troubles in Bell County
His Friends Leaving the State.

His Friends Leaving the State.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 4.-The troubles in
Bell County are probably at an end, as
Jack Turner, the head of the Turner fac
tion, has surrendered himself to the jailer
of Bell County. He surrendered on last
Monday, and on the following Wednesday,
a man, whose name we could not learn,
charged with being an accompllce of the
Turner's, surrendered himself to
the authorities. 1t is reported that
the others of the band have disbanded and
left the State. When Jack Turner sur
rendered he confessed to killing George
Thomas, but made no excuse for the
crime. This statement is not credited,
and it is believed he has confessed the
crime In order to screen the guilty party
and give him time to make his escape,
and that he (Turner) will prove himself
innocent on the day of his trial.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Postal Car Robbers.

PITTsBuRGH, Pa, Aug. l4.-Secret Service
Officers Welker, Phillips and O'Brien
passed through this city on the Eastern
express tonight with Samuel Mendall and
John NJ. Lalley, who are wanted for rob-
bing postal car on the Boston and Albany
division 0f the New York Central railroad.
The amount taken was between two and
three thousand dollars. Mendall and Lal-
ley We're porters. They were arrested at
Covington, KY, and are believed to be
members of an organized band of robbers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
DsiauIier Csuohs.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-John McMartin, the
defaulting agent of the Russell Manufac-
turing Company, at McKeesport, Pa, who
left for Canada eight months ago, was
discovered ON the street to-day by Presi-
dent Russell, Of the manufacturing COM
psny, who is visiting here, and was
promptly locked up.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Firemen Killed.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10.-Bishop u Spears
peanut warehouse was destroyed by fire
this morning. About O'Clock, while fire.
mer were at work in the ruins, the walls
Of the building fell and carried with them
portion of j. Alkire u Co.'s wholesale
grocery house. In the ruins were buried
a number of firemen, three of whom were
taken out dead
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
six Mem Crushed 10 Death.

DETROIT, MICH, Aug. 12--An Etcming
Journal special from Watersweet, Mich,
says: Yesterday afternoon gang Of men
employed ON the Northwestern railway
extension sat down near newly con-
structed water tank to rest. After they
had filed the tank it fell to pieces, KILN"
six men and badly iniuring six others.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
lndianant Citizens.

NEWARK, o., Aug. 12.-There was
ing meeting of indignant citizens
Courthouse tonight, in which
protesting against any payme1
drive we'll royalty of $40, as clal
agent now here, on the Green
made. 1t was decided to f
Funds were raised for thai
committee appointed to
tent attorney to defend
citizens.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Senator RiddIeberaer Jailed.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia special from
Woodstock, Va, says: "Senator Riddle
berger was ordered lnder arrest to- day by
Judge Newman and locked up in the Coun-
ty jail for the night. His offense was pub
licly ridiculing the rulings of the Judge,
which had resulted in verdict against q
client and political friend of the Senator's.
The friends of the Senator are threatening
to break into the Jail and release him.
There Is great excitement.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
DepIorable Accident.

HENDERSON, KY, Aug. 12.-Wm. Long
while hunting near Marion, climbed over
a fence. One of the rails turned throwing
him to the ground. In his fall he struck
the hammer of his gun in some manner,
causing it to discharge the load, which en-
tered his abdomen and set his clothing on
fire. Two men who were near him at the
time of the accident extinguished the fire.
Long realized that he was fatally wounded
and requested them to go for his wife and
child, but he died before they reached him,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

The fishing smack Laurel lately
brought from Block Island a lobster q
trfle under average size. of deep.
rich navy bine color The under side
was ivory white, making q very taking
combination. Old fishermen, who
have handled tons of Holsters, say they
never saw lobster approaching this
one in beauty OF color.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Water Famine.

COLUMBUS, IND, Aug. 1O.-There is great
danger OF water famine in this city. The
river has got so low that private consum-
ers have been cut of, and force of men
and teams are at work draining the river.
Shade trees are dying all over the city,
and gardens are literally burnt up.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
WIfs.Murderer Hanoed.

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug. l2.-Holmes r..
Puryear, Of Dinwiddle County, was hanged
this afternoon, at Prince George Court
House, for the brutal murder OF his wife,
Emma l.. Puryear, whom he killed in
June, 1885, with strychnine, administered
In q whisky toddy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Fell Into a Mine and Killed.

IsHPEMING, MICH, Aug. 11.-By the acci-
Cleveland Mine to-day Edwin Cox and two
other men, names unknown, were killed.
They fell two hundred feet to the bottom
of the shaft. Three others were injured,
two of them probably fatally.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
New Labor Society,".

BosroN, Aug. 1O.-A new secret organi-
cation OF labor known as "rhe Brother
hood" and in many respects similar to
the K. Of L., has been formed, and has al
ready grown to considerable proportions.
The Brotherhood has been in existence
now over year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
The Kentucky Election.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 12.-The official re.
turns from ia of 1l9 counties in Kentucky
and estimates from the others give Buck
ner pleurality over Bradley of 1900.
This is Democratic loss Of 10000 and q
Republican gain of 5000 on the last Presi-
Dental vote.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Ten.Year.OId Preacher.

INDIANAPOLIS, Avg. 1l.-The scot of
''Soul Sleepers," in Jefferson County, Ind,
have ten-year-old boy, Pascal Porter,
for preacher. He is said to lead his con-
Rregations with eloquent earnestnesA
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Ia This : Casus Bell?

BUTTE, MONT, Aug, 1.-THE Miaer's Fort
Shaw special says; The cattle men com.
plsin that their stock Is being seized and
run across the line into Canadian terri.
tory, as they claim, by Canadian mounted
police. Protests are being prepared.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
seveniy.Five Years Sick.

LANCASTER, PENN, Aug. 1l.-Miss Mary
Snyder, Of Columbia, has died, after an
illness Of seventy-fve years. A few days
ago she was stricken with paralysis.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

--'Does Mr.. Stirling live hereP"
asked mechanic of q woman he met
at the door. Eyes. sir" II have
come down to clean out his furnace"
lyon are little latei the sheriff has
Just been here"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Dreadful pIsa,tsr Al sismaroh.

BISMARCK, DAK., Aug. 1O.-Fire In the
heart Of the city early this morning de-
stroyed several buildings. Three tiremen
were instantly killed by a falling wall and
four laore dangerously injured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
The Rocky Mountain Locust.

OTTAWA, ONT, Aug. 1O.-The Rocky
Mountain locust has made its appearance
in large numbers in the Beaver river set
tlement, forty miles from Saskatoon,
Northwest Territory, and has eaten up the
crops.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Church Destroyed by a Tornado.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA Times special from
Fort Madison, Ia, says the Catholic
church at st. Paul, eighteen miles west of
here, was totally destroyed by tornado
which swept over this section last cven.
ing. Much other damage was done.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Both killsd.

New PHILADELPHIA, o., Aug. 10.-Chris-
tian Baum attempted to rescue his son
from an approaching train to-day, and
both were killed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
PIeuro.Pnsumonla Al Detroit.

DETROIT, MICH, Aug. 11.-Pleuro-pneu-
monia has been discovered at Kings cat
tle-yards in this city. Over dozen cases
are now existing. Quarantine will be in
stituted Immediately.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Threatened Con

NEW York, Aug.
cent fire at the Calq
mines, and the doI
tinguished, great<
market in this city
copper was ob.aine
and the possible seal
advance Of a quarter d
on the markev.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

He that would undermine tho
foundations of our hope for eternity
seeks to beat down the column which
supports the feebleness of humanity
NsVins.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
Eleven BUILDINGS Burned.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. ll.-Eleven buildings
were destroyed by fire to-day, with .
number OF stables. Loss, $4,000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
y.lIew Fever al Kew West.

KEY WEST, Aug. 12.-The board Of
health reports six new cases OF fever to-
day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
D1eoF this season.
1e Savannah river will

de Savannah river Will
- 5000, 900 acres on the Ogee-
ind 100000 on the -Altamaha are
Ionfeatened but not yet lost. In tho imme-
diate vicinity of Charleston there has been
no loss, and it is belived tnat fully one
half of the rice product Of the State Of
500, 900 barrels of rice has been lost.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

Magistrate (to party who had becn
arrested on suspicion)-"You claim to
be Delaware peach growerp' Sus-
picious party-"Yes, SIR" Magistrate
--"How is the crop this yearp" Sus-
picious party-"Big, enormous" Mag
istrate--''Lock him up. He's no Dela-
ware peach grower. IN y Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

1t takes about thirteen days for .
letter to go from London 90 San Fran
cisco
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

ILL, Aug. 1O.-The August
uto the ,SkRtaI Roard of Agriculture
>Qrp shows promise
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

OF his shoulders.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.

| company Of the Sun tay school worker!
Of the city having met in the Baptist church
at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, to arrange for tho
meeting Of the State Sunday School conven
ton to be held here in May, 1887, d. C. Hum
Bile was called to the chair aud A. E. CARR
son to act as secretary.
The Rev. S. ,. Barnitz addressed the
meeting on the great subject of saving the
children
On motion Dr. c. Humble, W E. Stanley
and DR.. Smith were made the committee of
arrangements.
Rev. j. Fl. Parker was made chairman of
the entertainment committee, with the fol-
lowing persons from the various churches as
the committee: L. FL Stiles, Congregational
church; E. J. Foster, Baptist; Z. Snively,
Christian; Y. X. Stanley, Friends; J. r.
Dutton, Etnporia avenue N. E.; Prot. Nay
Tor, Central Presbyterian; Mrs. r. N. Pratt
Central III. E.; Perry Mcpherson, South
Christian; z. II. Dnrley, Oak street Pre.by-
terrain; J. N. Howard, West Wichita II. E. :;
Ashhe1 Welch, West Wichita Presbyte
The committee to meet on the call of the
chairman.
The meeting adjourned to the Christian
Church at 800, April 5, 1887.
a. + GARRISON, Secy.